Nonprofit Groups In Charity Organizations: A Case Study

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According to an article in Psychology Today (2014), there are a number of advantages to participating in charity organizations. Volunteers tend to be healthier, happier, live longer, and have a better outlook on life than non-volunteers. The challenge for any nonprofit organization is to create an atmosphere that harnesses the resourcefulness of people who are willing to buy into its social purpose, while maintaining financial integrity. With this in mind, chief officials have to ensure that the company’s strategies include a platform that is accountable, identifies the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, in addition to understanding what motivates both the paid and unpaid staff.
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